Why I Bought a 2021 Gravely ZT/HD 60

I just got my first zero turn mower and ended up with a Gravely. Stay tuned to see why I bought a ZT/HD 60. This mower is reasonably priced and is really on the high-end of residential mowers. A lot of people consider it to be an entry-level commercial mower, and quite a few professionals use them that way.

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[donaldgreen]

Been mowing 7 sandy acres in central Florida for 15 yrs with a 42in Murray 17.5 hp single cylinder Briggs I bought new in 2006. Ive patch up holes in the deck many times but the transaxle and engine still works and runs pretty good. A Gravely Hd should last about 50 yrs vrs the old Murray according to my beer calculator. I'm ready for change. Enjoyed your video very much🏁🍺

[philc]

I have a ZTHD 52 I bought in September of 2019 and have used it weekly during the grass cutting season with no issues. It easily cuts my 5 acres of grass. I have had zero issues with it. It has the FRV 691 Kawasaki 23 HP motor which sings like a Bee. Almost 130 hours on it now. Suggest running the Kawasaki oil it has in it when you buy it since it has Zinc in it for engine wear. At least for the first 10 hours of running or so.
I added a hitch to it to pull a rather large Wood Chipper, 1300 lb hauler and a large Drop Spreader. No problems at all doing all these tasks.
It's been a great machine and I hope it lasts me the rest of my life. Oh, and when the original battery dies replace it with the larger battery. The battery tray is for a U1 battery and it comes with a much smaller battery.

[blakemorgan]

My wife and I had our ZT HD 60 delivered yesterday (3/11/21) and we used it for the first time today in SE Arkansas. We upgraded from a 42” lawn tractor, and to say the least we were very pleased in our purchase. I was attracted to this mower by the beefed up commercial components used in its construction. I look forward to many years of service for this machine.

[jimmytimber]

I just got one. Haven't used it yet but I know equipment and this thing is built pretty well. There are a few cheap parts that I don't love for the price of these but they are all parts that don't effect performance. The actual mower and the parts that matter are built very well. I do think for the price it should be fuel injected also. Overall tho looks like a nice machine can't wait to use it and I don't see any reason why it won't last me the rest of my life if I take care of it right.

[altonrowell]

Nice mower. I just bought me a new mower. Hustler Fas trak 54. Zt3200 hydro drives. Rops, 23x11x10 rear tires, 7916.00 out the door price. I just wanted a commercial mower.

[joeybydin]

I have a hd 52 and use it commercially with absolutely zero problems

[krflyguy]

Thank you for this video. In the market to buy one and this was the one I really was looking at. Your video has convinced me that this is the one to buy. I appreciate your honest review.

[risajajr]

Love the slow-mo walk-around with the gratuitous techno music! The rest was pretty good too. ;-)

[haroldmcfatter]

I have the Gravely HVZ2350, got it in 2006, I mow 4 acres with it. It has the Kohler 23 horse motor, runs and mows very good!

[Shooter]

Been a Gravely guy for a long time. I have an old “rebuilt” L-8 walk behind tractor with many great attachments. Also have been running a commercial Promaster PM20-60” for 20 years. Just purchased this new 2022 ZT HD 60 Kawasaki. Hoping for many more years of great cutting.

Great review. Very comprehensive.
I appreciate it. 👍

[mydamhouse]

Have to agree on big box store because I was at a Tractor Supply store looking at Toro's, Bad Dog and I noticed that they were not fully put together and that help me with my decision on big box stores versus an actual dealership on mowers.

[benarmstrong]

Considered Gravely ZT XL over the Arien’s iKon XD (same) at Lowes. I had the same concerns in regard to service. During my search for a zero turn came across Spartan mowers. Found a local dealer close to home here in Indiana and took a look at it. Wow….Night and day difference in frame construction. It also had the Kawasaki FR series engine. Opted for the Spartan and couldn’t be any more pleased!

[dannyauthement]

I bought the same mower about 3 weeks ago, so far it’s great but I’ve only used it to mulch leaves

[treemowerman]

I really enjoyed your review. I used to be a commercial mowing guy but just around the house now. I jist bought a SCAG CHEETAH 2 WITH A 38 HP KAWASAKI but i really like your mower. I hope you love it. Happy mowing

[rollin]

With your review and my own research I agree with you. For the price the 2021 Gravely ZZT/HD 60 is the best choice for a high end residential mower. I bought one myself.

[dannyknapp]

Great video they are solid mowers I own the ariens apex 52 and the gravely zthd 52

[patmason]

I have a Gravely pro Z 52 with Gravely engine. Love it use it like a 4 wheeler pull a trailer around the island for work. 2018 still like new. Put LED driving lights on the front. Use rivet holes for Gravely badge on front. Kawasaki engines have had valve issues. Had two kohler engines over 12 years old still going.

[NewVisionLCS]

I've still got my 2018 ZT HD48 I bought brand new, and it's been flawless! I added the Advanced Chute System before I did the first mow with it!

[markcrew]

Thank you for the review. The heart and soul of a mower is the mower deck. They can flaunt a big engine but a good company like Exmark and Gravely build an excellent deep deck which is important when you're cutting wet grass that grass has got to have somewhere to move in the deck. That mower of yours has a deep 5 inch Deck with the blades pulled back which gives plenty of lifting power and more room for the grass to move around if it is wet. I've been cutting Lawns for 25 years and some of these mowers like that Hustler whatever those other cheap models but decks on them are junk. You made the right decision.

[kenday]

I've had a 60 inch HD with a Kohler motor. I mow4 acres. It is a bullet proof unit.